Special Report No. 90-03: A Review of Preconstruction Air Quality Permits Issued for Pulp Mill Emission Sources

A detailed review of preconstruction permits issued for new and modified pulp mill emission sources was conducted. Emission limits for kraft recovery furnaces, smelt dissolving tanks, lime kilns, bleach plants, chlorine dioxide generators, and miscellaneous particulate sources contained in permits in the EPA BACT/LAER Clearinghouse and recently issued permits not yet in the EPA data base were examined and compared. Compliance testing and continuous emission monitoring requirements in the permits were identified.